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Therapy in a Nutshell

Building an Internal Sense of Safety for PTSD, Trauma or Anxiety: Day 23 Break the Anxiety Cycle

Mar 8, 2024
Explore the concept of internal safety to reduce anxiety. Learn how to create lists of safe places and memories. Discover strategies for building resilience through visualization exercises. Develop calming techniques for trauma and anxiety. Prepare for sharing stories in therapy and emotional regulation.
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Quick takeaways

  • Interrupt anxiety cycle by fostering internal safety through resourcing techniques.
  • Engage in practical exercises to activate a sense of safety and reduce anxiety.

Deep dives

Understanding the Anxiety Cycle

The podcast discusses how the interpretation of perceived danger can trigger the anxiety response in our bodies, leading to prolonged periods of anxiety and exhaustion. It highlights the importance of distinguishing real threats from perceived danger caused by worry, catastrophizing, and negative thoughts. By challenging these thoughts and strengthening the nervous system, individuals can break the anxiety cycle and retrain their brains to feel less anxious.

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